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About the Role

Elsewedy Electric Power Systems Projects is seeking a Contract Administration Senior Engineer to join its team in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is integral to the successful execution of power plant projects by managing all contractual aspects. The role focuses on safeguarding company interests, optimizing project performance, and fostering stakeholder relationships.

Role Purpose

The primary purpose of this position is to administer and monitor project contracts, ensuring strict compliance with all contractual obligations. This involves proactively managing claims and variations, supporting contract negotiations, and assisting project teams in identifying and mitigating contractual risks. The role requires an approach focused on enhancing operational and financial performance, facilitating smooth contract close-out, and maintaining effective communication with clients, partners, subcontractors, and project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer ongoing contracts for assigned project packages, ensuring adherence to all contractual terms and conditions.
• Maintain comprehensive records of contractual correspondence, official notices, and project reports, establishing robust control and monitoring systems for all contractual documentation.
• Draft and review contractual letters to clients, partners, and subcontractors, ensuring timely submission of required notices and progress reports.
• Identify and analyze potential claims and variations, preparing all necessary supporting documentation.
• Prepare detailed valuation assessments and time impact analyses for claims and variations, supporting related negotiation processes.
• Identify and assess contractual risks, propose and implement effective mitigation strategies, and monitor and update the project risk register.
• Review subcontractor and supplier payment applications, and monitor the client billing process for contractual compliance.
• Identify and recommend appropriate contractual deductions and adjustments, and provide expert contractual advice to project team members.
• Participate in project meetings and negotiations, supporting project management in safeguarding the company's contractual interests.
• Implement contract close-out plans, ensure timely discharge of liabilities, and prepare detailed monthly progress reports covering claims, variations, invoices, and key correspondence.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science in Engineering, with a specialization in Construction Management, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Architecture.
• A minimum of 5 to 9 years of progressive experience in contract administration.
• Proven experience within the construction, consulting, or power plant project sectors.
• Demonstrated experience with contract management methodologies, specifically FIDIC and ad-hoc contract frameworks.
• Proficiency in using ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Required Skills

• Expertise in contract drafting and review.
• Comprehensive knowledge of claims management, including Extension of Time (EOT) and cost claims.
• Proficiency in managing variations and change orders.
• Strong understanding of risk allocation and mitigation strategies.
• Familiarity with dispute resolution processes.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Work Context

This is a full-time position based in Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.